Bone Cells and Their Functions
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Where are osteogenic cells present?

  • Outer layer of periosteum
  • Near the bone marrow
  • Inner layer of periosteum & endosteum (correct)
  • Within bony lacunae

    • What is the function of osteoclasts?

  • Formation of organic part of matrix
  • Bone resorption (correct)
  • Protection of bone surface
  • Calcification of matrix

    • Where are osteocytes present?

  • Outer layer of periosteum
  • Within the bony matrix
  • Singly in small bony lacunae (correct)
  • Near the bone marrow

    • What is the function of periosteum?

    <p>Protection of bone and muscle attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of endosteum?

    <p>Protection of bone surface and bone growth from inside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are osteogenic cells located?

    <p>Inner layer of periosteum &amp; endosteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do osteoblasts change into when surrounded by calcified matrix?

    <p>Osteocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are osteocytes present?

    <p>Singly in small bony lacunae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of endosteum?

    <p>Bone growth by adding from inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of periosteum?

    <p>Protection of bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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